Astronomy (Space)

Jupiter's atmosphere features massive cyclonic storms — some as large as 1,400 kilometres in diameter —and powerful aurorae, NASA scientists say, publishing the first findings of the Juno spacecraft hurtling around the gas giant.

NASA's Cassini spacecraft begins the first of 22 historic dives between Saturn and its rings to collect valuable data about the environment, before it ends its mission by plunging into the planet in September.

Top Enders were ina prime position to spot the International Space Station (ISS) in a "perfect flyover" if they looked up at the skies this evening. It's the only location in Australia to see the ISS in these conditions tonight.